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Water Innovations Farm Tour
June 8, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Free
This BIGG event will showcase various water supply and monitoring strategies that have been implemented on three farms in the Flaxman and Eden Valley district. These include a desalination plant which has produced optimal water quality for irrigation, an electronic device to monitor tank water levels, a Hydrosmart unit to manage water quality, and the installation of a bore and associated water infrastructure to improve farm water security.
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| Time | Itinerary |
| Meet at “Max and Me”: 34 Murray Road, Eden Valley | |
| 1.45-2.30pm
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– Welcome & introduction: Jane Evans and Brett Nietschke, BIGG Technical Facilitators
– Water quality regulation: Desalination plant, Phil Lehmann “Max and Me” |
| 2.45-3.30pm | 82 Seven Steps Road, Flaxman Valley: Barbara and Warren Fargher
– Farmbot tank level monitor – Hydrosmart water conditioning system (including discussion with representative from Hydrosmart) |
| 3.30-4.15pm | Corner of Flaxman Valley Road & Mirooloo Road, Flaxman Valley: Janie and Michael Evans
– Bore construction and reticulated water system. |
| 4.15pm | Drinks in the Evans woolshed |
Cost: Free for BIGG members and non-members
RSVP: By 6th June 2023
jane.evans@biggroup.org.au / 0412 500 752
brett.nietschke@biggroup.org.au / 0432 804 389